Indonesian Government Tries to Reduce Rice Dependency
With Indonesia’s rice consumption higher than its regional neighbours, the government says it will be making efforts to reduce dependency on rice by promoting other
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More than 530 Sharia Offenders Publicly Flogged in Aceh since 2015
Since Aceh enacted a new Islamic criminal code in October 2015, more than 530 people have been publicly flogged, including hundreds of men and women
Authorities Slam Halal Whiskey Photos on Social Media
Pictures of “halal whiskey” have gone viral online in Indonesia, following the Indonesian government’s decision to revoke the authority of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI)
47 Indonesians Face Deportation Under Strict Trump Immigration Policy
The fate of 47 deportation-bound Indonesian Christians in the US hangs in the balance as a judge handling the case is unsure how much longer
US Offers No Explanation over Indonesia Military Chief Boarding Trouble
The US ambassador has apologized, but not offered an explanation, for the incident in which Indonesia’s military chief was barred from boarding a flight to
Two Indonesian Airports Won Awards for Service Quality
The Airport Council International (ACI) has given Airport Service Quality Awards to two Indonesian airports: Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar and Sultan Hasanuddin
International Activist Calls for End to Indonesia Dog and Boar Fights
Staged fights between dogs and captured wild boars, which is a traditional form of entertainment in rural areas of West Java, must be condemned and
Surabaya’ Top 10 Interesting Sites
Indonesia Expat and Singapore National Academy are joining forces to provide insightful articles on Surabaya. The young, student journalists in the SNA Media Club get
Dating Foreigners in Indonesia – A Female Perspective
Embracing cultural diversity, achieving financial security, and having “melting-pot” families; there are plenty of reasons why some people embrace cross-cultural dating. Five women from different
Saving Man’s Best Friend
The Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) is campaigning against the dog meat trade across Indonesia. The ongoing campaign was started in April 2014 and was
The Living Dead
Benjamin Franklin once said, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.’’ While one occurs habitually, from an artisan coffee
Exploring the Butterfly Bounty in Buton
Exploring obscure islands in Indonesia can bring the traveller face-to-face with extraordinary travel experiences. Luckily, expats can now take advantage of the incredible Indonesian air
Alternative Weekend Brunches
Sick of the hedonistic hotel brunches where you feel the need to spend hours on the treadmill to work off the gluttony during the week?
The Rumble in the Jungle
The great Gunung Agung is awakening Bali residents with over 650 seismic activities per day since September 21. What are local priests and spiritual leaders
Preserving Indonesian Fabric: Sumbanese Tenun
The government, private associations and other local initiatives are now beginning to use tenun ikat Sumba–traditional, handwoven textiles from Sumba–to promote cultural tourism in the
Two is Better than One at Up in Smoke and One Eyed Jack
Modern dining is taken to the next level as two fabulous restaurants are combined in one expansive space to transport diners into another realm of
2017 Salary Guidelines in Indonesia
Last year, our “What Kind Of Salary Can A Foreigner Expect In Indonesia?” article became one of our most popular pieces. This year, we are
The Superstition Inquisition
From ghosts to talismans and black magic, irrational beliefs remain widespread in Indonesia despite rapid advances in science, technology and education. Why does superstition persist
Indonesia to Improve its Maritime Tourism
Despite having the world’s second-longest coastline, Indonesia has never established itself as the leading destination for maritime visitors. The government, however, has vowed to change
Indonesia looks to target more Chinese tourists with 10 New Sites like Bali
With more Chinese travellers turning to Indonesia for their vacation, China is set to overtake Singapore as Indonesia’s biggest market this year. The Indonesian government
U.S. Knew about and Supported 1965 PKI Murders, Documents Reveal
A set of newly declassified documents reveal that the U.S. government had detailed knowledge the Indonesian Army was conducting a campaign of mass murder against